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Second Series · 01-11-2016, 05:30 PM

I have a 1988 GMC K2500 with the 5-speed transmission. My knuckles hit the dash when I shift to 1st and 3rd. I unscrewed the dust boot to find the top bolts loose. It was leaking there when I got it so I put two longer screws in, I thought it would work, but no, Two of the Four bolt holes the threads in the aluminum housing are striped. The bolts are M6 x 1 x 25. Does anyone have a suggestion for a replacement bolt? Maybe a self tapping bolt that’s slightly larger?

01-11-2016, 05:30 PM	#1
Second Series Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Tukwila Washington Posts: 374	Striped Threads in aluminum housing I have a 1988 GMC K2500 with the 5-speed transmission. My knuckles hit the dash when I shift to 1st and 3rd. I unscrewed the dust boot to find the top bolts loose. It was leaking there when I got it so I put two longer screws in, I thought it would work, but no, Two of the Four bolt holes the threads in the aluminum housing are striped. The bolts are M6 x 1 x 25. Does anyone have a suggestion for a replacement bolt? Maybe a self tapping bolt that’s slightly larger?